FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Pride Park on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, winning 55.88% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 18 OctWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDerby County3-3WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctWolves2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugDerby County1 - 4WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Sat 10 FebDerby County0 - 0WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Wed 30 AugWolves3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Derby County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 18 from their 18 matches played. Wolves lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola Championship, picking up 25 from their 18 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Wolves6132676

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Derby County's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Wolves. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Wolves Not won in previous 3 away matches.